MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Telemetry Monitor Technician

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 10

Part-timeMidland, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire or transfer.
Obtain Techniques for Effective Aggression Management certification within 6 months of hire or transfer; employees in the position on or before December 31, 2023, have 24 months to complete it.
Have knowledge of reading, writing, mathematics, computer skills, and medical terminology.
Successfully pass dysrhythmia testing with a score of at least 80% during pre-employment and pass annual dysrhythmia competency testing, including mandatory online learning modules.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities if required.
Meet physical requirements including the ability to move about the facility, maintain vision and hearing with or without assistive devices, sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, perform required postural changes and dexterity tasks, stay awake, and occasionally lift or carry 0–10 pounds.
Follow bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing requirements and wear required personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, handle multiple tasks, work independently, and interact appropriately with others.

Responsibilities

Observe, operate, and maintain individual patient telemetry units and the main telemetry monitors at the nurses’ station.
Accurately interpret heart rate and rhythm, obtain baseline strips, recognize and report arrhythmias, and record additional strips as needed throughout the shift.
Identify changes in cardiac patterns and life-threatening dysrhythmias and notify the appropriate registered nurse within an appropriate time frame.
Maintain telemetry equipment by replacing batteries, wires, and electrode pads and cleaning equipment.
Obtain rhythm strips as directed by a nurse or physician in response to changes in a patient’s condition, medication administration, or other circumstances.
Access the medication room and supply room to stock supplies as appropriate to regular job duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Documented successful completion of a dysrhythmia course or equivalent, such as a bachelor’s degree in cardiac rehabilitation, in addition to successful pre-employment testing.

Summary

This position assumes daily tasks of observing, operating, and maintaining cardiac monitors. Identifies cardiac arrhythmias and seeks appropriate intervention. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

(30%)* Assumes daily tasks of observing, operating, and maintaining the cardiac monitors, both individual telemetry units on patients, and the main telemetry monitors located at the nurse’s station.

(30%)* Must diligently observe cardiac monitors, interpret heart rate and rhythm with accuracy, obtain baseline strips, recognize and report arrhythmias, record additional strips throughout shift as needed.

(25%)* Identifies any changes in a cardiac pattern and any life-threatening dysrhythmias and notifies the appropriate Registered Nurse within an appropriate time frame.

(15%)* Maintain the telemetry equipment. This includes replacing batteries, wires, and/or electrode pads, and cleaning equipment.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtains rhythm strips as directed by nurse or physician in conjunction with change of patient condition, administration of medication, etc.

In the performance of the regular job duties, it is appropriate for this job code to have access to the medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking.

Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Credential:TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt

Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Required Education

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization: GENSTUDY

Essential: true

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills.

Knowledge of medical terminology. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Must successfully pass dysrhythmia testing with an 80% score or higher during pre-employment process.

Must successfully past annual competency dysrhythmia testing. Successful completion of annual competency requirement (s), including mandatory net-learning modules.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. Employees may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Documented successful completion of dysrhythmia course or equivalent (such as a bachelor’s degree in cardiac rehab) in addition to successful pre-employment testing preferred.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs.

About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: Not listed

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